Handlebar switch assembly
US8357864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2009/068
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handlebar switch assembly for enhancing operability of a shift-up switch and a shift-down switch separately provided on a switch case. Viewing a switch case from an axis line direction of a handlebar, four zones are defined with the axis line, a rear upper zone and a rear lower zone, both located opposite to an occupant, and a front upper zone and a front lower zone, both located on the vehicle front side. A first shift switch and a second shift switch are swing-type switches in which operating elements swing when a pushing force is applied. The shift-up switch is located in the front lower zone so as to orient one end of its operating element outward in the vehicle transverse direction and the shift-down switch is located in the rear lower zone so as to orient one end of its operating element outward in the vehicle transverse direction.
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